Registered Practical Nurse - St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre Brantford

Are you looking for an exciting career in the healthcare sector? St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre is the largest Long Term Care Facility in Brantford and Brant County with 205 beds and is focused on providing high-quality care to our residents.

We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) to join our organization. You will be an integral part of a collaborative and inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering exemplary care to our residents.

Job Title :   Registered Practical Nurse

Type :   Casual, Part Time & Temporary Full-Time

Shifts :   Days (6 : 30AM-2 : 30PM), Evenings (2 : 30PM-10 : 30PM), or Nights (10 : 30PM-6 : 30AM)

Rate of Pay :   $35.32 - 35.94 per hour

This Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for providing day-to-day support to the multidisciplinary team by assisting with providing care to the residents. The RPN is required to perform their duties in a manner that is consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & SUCCESS CRITERIA :

Performs all duties in accordance with legislation, the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the College of Nurses Guidelines for Professional Behaviour, the Mission Statement, and policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre, Brantford.

• Document treatment protocols and medications administered, unusual incidents, near misses, advice given to client or caregiver and any other pertinent information on client char
• Assist in maintaining a safe physical and psycho-social environment.
• Assist with the implementation and organization of client Instrumental Activities of Daily living; Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Comply with St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre's Privacy and Confidentiality policy based on PHIPA principles.
• “Trouble shoot” for staff, participants, families, and physicians.
• Promote and support ongoing staff professional development.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, established standards outlined in the “Standards of Nursing Practice” from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Provide support and assistance during staff absences.
• Administer medications as prescribed by participant’s physician and requested by participant’s family and maintain an accurate record in MAR.
• Assess participant’s ability to ambulate and perform lifts and transfers, assist participant with ambulation as necessary.
• Provide appropriate interventions with participants exhibiting responsive behaviours, communicate and document outcomes.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and provide direction to other team members.

QUALIFICATIONS :

WHAT WE OFFER :

St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre appreciates all responses. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, utilizing a collaborative approach in supporting persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, selection, hiring, and the ongoing employment life cycle. Upon individual request, the Health Centre will endeavor to remove any barrier to the employment lifecycle to accommodate those employees with disabilities.